I've watched several of your videos. Thank you for your time and effort in sharing your wisdom and talent. You are one of the original magicians. We wish you all the best in life.
would you recommend this plane as a trainer or maybe as a second aileron trainer? did you find the model a bit heavy for its size since you printed it all with PLA instead of LW-PLA?
Sorry, no. But the construction is virtually identical in concept to the Model Y which I did video the construction here: th-cam.com/video/H68kkMAz7zk/w-d-xo.html
Hey I been trying to get into rc airplane I’ve flown rc places before but no plane has lasted me more then 3 flights I know i sucks lol but I like the new flight stabilization would it work on this to help me out
You do not want to learn on a 3D printed model. I would highly recommend an E-Flite Apprentice. Probably the best RC trainer I've ever flown. And it's pretty durable. Comes with stabilization which can be mostly turned off once you are ready for more advanced flying.
@@MrVasmikey that would significantly help strengthen and rigidity but would significantly increase weight which is kinda counter productive for this size of aircraft. Also epoxy isn't cheap
Yes, I already have. I built their small Spitfire you can watch here: th-cam.com/video/qChdDOvb7E8/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/CqhQk0s1y5U/w-d-xo.html I also have the files for the P-38, but not sure when I'll get to it.
Perhaps, but it is interesting and unusual. One of the nice things about model airplanes is that you can easily experiment with unusual and un-intuitive designs. Sometimes they work and sometimes they don't but no one is harmed in the attempt.
3D printing technology give you the opportunity to manufacture and design complex things without extra cost, this is a new reality that good designers should be aware of from my point of view. Have a look this article: www.aircraftinteriorsinternational.com/features/3d-printing-aircraft-interiors.html
thanks for posting good work and piloting. here are some things to consider. the dat-files have resulted in BAD main wing Design/planform. BAD stab design. (without the (mass of the) landing gear mounted (to increase keel effect stabilization), this model would fly ONCE, and not far.) at some point in time, the unpredictability of this non-conforming design, will bring the model down. why is the cockpit canopy so Huge/long. it should be understood that the use of wingtip appliances on a TINY (low in mass) model is NOT recommended; BECAUSE THE RESULT is a model that has a Polyhedral main wing. it should be understood that, as with most printed designs, this model is Heavy, for its size. cheers googletranslate some resources wright.nasa.gov/airplane/shortw.html see 'lecture1' through 'lecture9' www.stengel.mycpanel.princeton.edu/MAE331Lecture6.pdf
I've watched several of your videos. Thank you for your time and effort in sharing your wisdom and talent. You are one of the original magicians. We wish you all the best in life.
would you recommend this plane as a trainer or maybe as a second aileron trainer? did you find the model a bit heavy for its size since you printed it all with PLA instead of LW-PLA?
Thank you for another great video, Fitz. Do you plan to release a video on the construction of this model?
Sorry, no. But the construction is virtually identical in concept to the Model Y which I did video the construction here: th-cam.com/video/H68kkMAz7zk/w-d-xo.html
So, any updates on if it's still flying? Tried any of the other eclipson planes?
whats is the specs equipment you use for this model?
Hi , great videos . Can you tell me what motor you used . Cheers
It is a Scorpion S-2215-22
Hey I been trying to get into rc airplane I’ve flown rc places before but no plane has lasted me more then 3 flights I know i sucks lol but I like the new flight stabilization would it work on this to help me out
You do not want to learn on a 3D printed model. I would highly recommend an E-Flite Apprentice. Probably the best RC trainer I've ever flown. And it's pretty durable. Comes with stabilization which can be mostly turned off once you are ready for more advanced flying.
HobbyView thanks I was looking at the e flight umx timber
@@cesar68033, That is also a good little plane. Just realize you will more limited to less windy days with it.
HobbyView thanks for the heads up
The Spitfire seemed to track better. This one was squirrelly. Looked tail heavy.
Just wondering if putting a fiberglass layer over the plastic would help the fly ability.
@@MrVasmikey that would significantly help strengthen and rigidity but would significantly increase weight which is kinda counter productive for this size of aircraft. Also epoxy isn't cheap
Will you ever try a model from 3dlabprint?
Yes, I already have. I built their small Spitfire you can watch here:
th-cam.com/video/qChdDOvb7E8/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/CqhQk0s1y5U/w-d-xo.html
I also have the files for the P-38, but not sure when I'll get to it.
I love your t-shirt :D
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regarding design: this is an UN-informed mashup, of a powered sailplane and low-wing pylon racer, that had turboprop power. cheers
Perhaps, but it is interesting and unusual. One of the nice things about model airplanes is that you can easily experiment with unusual and un-intuitive designs. Sometimes they work and sometimes they don't but no one is harmed in the attempt.
3D printing technology give you the opportunity to manufacture and design complex things without extra cost, this is a new reality that good designers should be aware of from my point of view. Have a look this article: www.aircraftinteriorsinternational.com/features/3d-printing-aircraft-interiors.html
@@3pa908 Nice article. I do 3D printing. Industrial. I have a polymer impeller housing waiting on me.
Flies better upside down
Landing skills❓
thanks for posting good work and piloting. here are some things to consider. the dat-files have resulted in BAD main wing Design/planform. BAD stab design. (without the (mass of the) landing gear mounted (to increase keel effect stabilization), this model would fly ONCE, and not far.) at some point in time, the unpredictability of this non-conforming design, will bring the model down. why is the cockpit canopy so Huge/long. it should be understood that the use of wingtip appliances on a TINY (low in mass) model is NOT recommended; BECAUSE THE RESULT is a model that has a Polyhedral main wing. it should be understood that, as with most printed designs, this model is Heavy, for its size. cheers googletranslate some resources
wright.nasa.gov/airplane/shortw.html
see 'lecture1' through 'lecture9'
www.stengel.mycpanel.princeton.edu/MAE331Lecture6.pdf
It seems that flies also without landing gear... th-cam.com/video/6h-pgSw9cHA/w-d-xo.html